Chapter 35 of Captain Desmond, V.C. is here in full — 597 sentences across 120 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 35 of Captain Desmond, V.C. is here in full — 597 sentences across 120 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
C'ETAIT MA VIE. "C'etait toute petite, ma vie: Mais c'etait ma vie." --ANATOLE FRANCE. "Honor, come out! I want you."
Chapter 35 of Captain Desmond, V.C. is here in full — 597 sentences across 120 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “"Honor, come out!”
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “--ANATOLE FRANCE.”
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “"Honor, come out!”
very small
From this reading “"C'etait toute petite, ma vie: Mais c'etait ma vie."”
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading “C'ETAIT MA VIE.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want you."”
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From this reading --ANATOLE FRANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading C'ETAIT MA VIE.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Honor, come out!
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading --ANATOLE FRANCE.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "Honor, come out!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want you."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading C'ETAIT MA VIE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "C'etait toute petite, ma vie: Mais c'etait ma vie."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Honor, come out!
very small
From this reading "C'etait toute petite, ma vie: Mais c'etait ma vie."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "C'etait toute petite, ma vie: Mais c'etait ma vie."
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading C'ETAIT MA VIE.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I want you."
Chapter 35 of Captain Desmond, V.C. by Maud Diver holds 597 sentences, grouped into 120 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 35 holds 597 sentences of Captain Desmond, V.C., unabridged, divided into 120 reading sections.
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